Sister of Mary Boyle calls for inquest and investigation
The twin-sister of missing Donegal schoolgirl Mary Boyle is calling for an inquest and murder investigation into the case. Today is the 46th anniversary of the six-year-old’s disappearance. She vanished from her grandmother’s home in Ballyshannon on March 18th, 1977 – and there’s been no trace of her…
Donegal Councillor claims power outages is causing frustration
It’s been claimed that people working from home in Ballyshannon are losing a day’s work over frequent power outages in the area. Frustration in the community is said to be growing over the issue with businesses impacted and some equipment damaged as a result. The ESB is being…
Man dies following collision in Ballyshannon area
A man in his 70s has died after the tractor he was driving overturned in the Ballyshannon area. It happened in Corlea, just before 11am yesterday morning. His remains have been taken to Sligo University Hospital where a post-mortem examination is due to take place. Gardaí in…
Ballyshannon Historic Towns Initiative shortlisted for national award
The Ballyshannon Historic Towns Initiative has been shortlisted in the Community & Heritage Award category of the forthcoming KPMG – Irish Independent Property Industry Excellence Awards The event is being held The Convention Centre, Dublin on Thursday, November 24. The Ballyshannon Historic Towns Initiative was a partnership between…
Last day for people to have their say on Ballyshannon Regeneration Plan
The community of Ballyshannon have until close of business today to have their say on the town’s regeneration plan. The project includes development of key areas including, The Market Yard, Three Bridges Loop Walk, car parking, public amenity areas, new artisan units and new public conveniences, tourist and public…
Cllr moves to reassure Ballyshannon community over regeneration plans
A Donegal County Councillor has moved to reassure the community of Ballyshannon that proposed changes to the town centre will be hugely positive. A public consultation on draft proposals for the Ballyshannon Town Centre Regeneration project is underway until next Tuesday. The project plans to revitalise several areas…
Frustration over little progress on fire station plans for south Donegal
A Donegal Councillor has expressed his frustration over what’s been described as little to no progress on two seperate fire stations for Bundoran and Ballyshannon. Currently, there is one fire station serving both communities and it’s thought with development and an increase in population there is never been a…